The liquid you need to give canned beans homemade flavor without changing their texture is a household staple.

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Consult your pantry: Spices and herbs like cumin, bay leaves, and fennel, as well as baking soda, are known to help break down the gas-causing sugars in beans. Warm beverages like mint or ginger tea ...